AirPlay is a feature launched by Apple to stream content from one device to another. For example, you can stream a video from your iPhone to an Apple TV with AirPlay. This feature was initially released between Apple devices and later, was made compatible with other smart TVs including Samsung TVs. With the AirPlay feature on Samsung TV, you can stream videos, listen to music, stream games, and view photos from your iPhone, iPad, or Mac on your TV.
How to Enable AirPlay on Samsung TV?
By default, AirPlay is enabled on Samsung Smart TV. If it is not enabled, you can try the below steps to enable it.
1. On your Samsung Smart TV, go to the Menu option.
2. From the Menu, navigate to Settings.
3. Select the All Settings option.
4. From the All Settings screen, choose Connection.
5. Under Connection, Go to the Apple AirPlay Settings.
6. You can enable the AirPlay option on this screen.
How to AirPlay to your Samsung TV?
You can AirPlay content from your iPhone, iPad, and Mac to your TV.
AirPlay from your iPhone or iPad
1. Connect your iPhone/iPad and Samsung Smart TV to the same WiFi network.
2. Open any AirPlay-compatible apps. Example: YouTube or Spotify.
3. Play any video or music.
4. You will find an AirPlay icon. Click on that.
5. The list of available devices will appear. Select your Samsung TV from the list.
6. Your TV will display a code. Enter it on your iPhone/iPad.
The video or music you choose will play on the TV.
AirPlay from your Mac
1. Ensure that your Mac and Samsung TV are connected to the same WiFi network.
2. Open Safari browser and go to any streaming platform. For example, youtube.com.
3. Play any video. You will find the AirPlay option on the bottom right screen.
4. Click on the AirPlay button. The AirPlay-compatible devices will appear.
5. Choose the Samsung TV to which you want the video to play.
6. A code will appear on the TV. Enter the code on your Mac.
The video will play on your Samsung TV.
How to Screen Mirror your iPhone, iPad, or Mac screen to your Samsung TV?
With AirPlay, you can screen mirror your device screen to your TV. Here are the steps to screen mirror:
1. Connect your iPhone, iPad, or Mac and your Samsung Smart TV to the same WiFi network.
2. Go to the Control Center. To open the Control Center,
- iPhone: Click on the Control Center button.
- iPad: Scroll down from the top right corner.
- Mac: Click on the Control Center icon in the top right corner.
3. Click on the Screen mirroring icon.
4. All the devices that are Airplay-compatible and connected to the same WiFi network will appear. Choose your Samsung TV.
5. Your TV will display a code. Enter the code on your device.
6. After a successful connection, your screen will appear on the TV.
You can now stream videos, play games, view photos, or listen to music and this will appear on the TV as well.
Which Samsung TV models are compatible with AirPlay?
AirPlay was made compatible with Samsung TV in the year 2019. Here are the TV models that support AirPlay:
| 2018 Models | 2019 Models | 2020 Models | 2021 Models | 2022 Models | 2023 Models | 2024 Models |
| Frame TV | Frame, Serif, and 4K UHD TV | Premiere Projector | 27″ and 32″ M5 Smart Monitors | 8K and 4K QLED TVs and OLED TVs | Neo QLED 8K | Neo QLED |
| QLED 4K | 8K and 4K QLED TVs | Crystal UHD TVs | 32″ M7 Smart Monitor | Frame, Sero, and Serif TVs | Neo QLED 4K TV | Lifestyle Displays |
| 4K UHD TV | Frame and Serif TV | 8K and 4K QLED TVs | The Freestyle projector | Frame, OLED, and QLED TVs | MICRO LED and OLED | |
| Smart Full HDTV N5300 | 8K and 4K QLED TVs | Frame TV | 4K QLED TVs | |||
| Crystal UHD TVs | Odyssey Ark Gaming Screen and G8 Gaming Monitor |
Frequently Asked Questions
AirPlay is available on models launched after 2018. To check whether your TV is compatible with AirPlay, go to Menu -> Settings -> All Settings -> Connections -> Airplay -> Enable it. If the AirPlay option is available, then your TV is compatible with Airplay. If not, update your TV to the latest firmware.
Click on the Control Center button on your iPhone and tap on the Screen Mirroring button. Then, you can select your Samsung TV and mirror your screen.